Top 5 BATTERY Cases for the iPhone 8/8 Plus + Alternatives that AREN'T Powerbanks
Top 5 BATTERY Cases for the iPhone 8/8 Plus + Alternatives that AREN'T Powerbanks
So you’ve decided that you need more POWER for your iPhone 8. The question is: What battery cases are left? And which one should you get?
Battery cases have been on the decline from my perspective as the iPhones users seem to be content with the current battery sizes in the existing iPhones.
Powerbanks are now quite cheap and you have many options to charge your iPhone quite quickly, whether it be with an iPad 2.1 A charger or other 2.4A chargers.
But if you still need a battery case, here’s our Top 5.
#1 SnowLizard SLXtreme – http://mreh.ca/2z3k0vL
#2 Kuner Kuke – http://mreh.ca/2z3kySl
#3 Apple Smart Battery Case – http://mreh.ca/2z2320v
#4 Mophie Force Hold – http://mreh.ca/2z1yWdA
#5 Runsy Case – http://mreh.ca/2z1zkJ4
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#1 SnowLizard SLXtreme
The coveted #1 spot goes to the SnowLizard SLXtreme. The SLXtreme packs a solar panel, a massive battery and is waterproof and drop proof to 6.6 ft.
The solar panel is always charging the battery, even if it doesn’t show the LED for charging. The case can survive a 6 ft drop easily and can be used under water up to 6 ft as well.
For the solar panel, SnowLizard claims that you can get 10 mins of talk time for every hour in the sun. Based on our tests, I can confirm that this claim is close to the truth. If you need EVERY detail about the case, check out the full review video that I’ve one on the product.
#2 Kuner Kuke Battery Case
The standout feature for the Kuke is the ability to add a micro-sd card to the case to expand the storage of your iPhone. This is great for people who rip movies from DVD’s and BluRays that they own and want to play them on your iPhone easily without taking up space on your actual iPhone.
The design of the Kuke is somewhat similar to the Apple Smart Battery case as it’s fairly easy to remove the iPhone from the case. The texture of the case isn’t as good as the Apple Smart Battery case but is still better than the Mophie Classic Charge.
#3 Apple Smart Battery case
I like how the Apple Smart Battery case integrates well with iOS 11. It shows up in the battery widget and is easy to install. I do like being able to toss this into my laptop bag on days where I think I might need a bit more power but don’t want to deal with the hump of the case.
The Apple Smart Battery case has the same silicone coating as the Apple silicone case so the handling of the iPhone is quite decent. The hump on the case actually helps with the handling as well. Sure it looks odd but it’s very Appe-esque as the bulk doesn’t interfere too much with the handling of the iPhone.
#4 Mophie Force Hold
The Force Hold case has magnets on the back of the case so the power bank will attach to the back without any hassle. I like this setup a little better than the Otterbox UNIverse setup but it isn’t as stable. The magnets on the case do not interfere with the wireless qi-charging feature of the iPhone 8 which is nice. Other magnetic cases may interfere with the iPhone 8’s wireless charging. If you need more info, check out that video on qi-charging.
The standout feature for this setup for me is the fact that the power station mini for the Force Hold provides faster charging at 2.1 amps. So with the Force Hold, you’re getting less bulk and faster charging. Just a really good combination.
#5 Runsy Case
So the Runsy case was one of the few cases on Amazon that seemed to be a little different than your average run of the mill battery case. It has a massive battery and act as a power supply for other devices. It also turns your svelte iPhone 8 into a large rubber brick.
Now the brick comes with an impressive 5800 mah battery which will charge your iPhone 8 from dead at least two times over. The handling of the iPhone 8 is decent despite the size as the case has a soft rubber coating.
The standout feature on the Runsy case is the USB-A port that allows you to charge other devices. I see this feature being more useful for younger iPhone users who are in school as it can provide a quick charge to a friend in need.
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Love your reviews, love Monty, and last – see baby stuff in background.
Have you tried the smart case for XS Max or 11 pro max? Thanks.
Your dog adores you
With the glass in the back a lot of these cases will scratch or mess with the glass i have a weird smudge on my glass now because it interacted with the glass
WTF is wrong with your glasses???
The best iphone 8 plus battery case i tried is u-good brand,it must be the slimmest and lightest, also it can double my iphone battery to run whole day.anyone who have interest can find it on amazon. Oh sorry, it does support lightning headphones,w/ lightning port.
Your dog gets 5 stars! Awesome! 🙂
iPhone X battery cases soon?
Drop test?
I have the mophie at power and yeah it’s hard to take off but I bought it on the Verizon and had a sticker that’s says for iPhone 8 😪
Could we get an updated video for the 11 pro max? 🙂
The Snow Lizard is so so so so ugly I would get the Apple or the Mophie
Hopefully there will be some iphone XS max battery cases soon. It is not enough the battery last all day, my wife wants to phone to last 2 days lol. Would you do a review about the battery cases for the iphone Xs’s in the future?
Aaron, please consider honestly reviewing the rhinoshield mod case. I have seen reviews but they have all been sponsored. They fail to mention how horrible the clear backplate scratches and gets dust stuck in-between the plastic and iPhone glass. Thank you!
Only issue with the Kuner case is, no CarPlay compatibility… the port doesn’t pass-thru the data
Is there a way to make the iPhone use the power from the batter case rather then just charging it? I bought a battery case only that i could mount it and play games using the power from the battery case and leave out the internet iPhone battery. I play a lot of games and i dont want to use many charging cycles to my battery.
I bought it used phone so the cycles are around 400, just wondered if i could do this with a battery case, Much appriciated if you have any info.
Great review! Does the Kuner work for the IPhone 8 Plus?
your dog is the best
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Why does your dog looks like it wants food
Dog is like wtf is going on
What’s the dogs breed?
Zerolemon is the best battery case on the market 7/8 plus with 10000 mah
Great review! Just got an iPhone 8. I’m just wondering who does water boarding on the beach? I’m guessing you don’t go to the beach often. I don’t either, but I think you meant wake boarding.
Yup Going waterboarding,,, team Guantanamo,,
had to watch the video twice because the first time I just looked at the dog
Between the Apple Smart Case and the iPhone 7 version of the ThinCharge (Not in your video but you reviewed the 6s version) which would you go with?
Great review! however as someone who’s bought at least two battery cases for each iphone ive owned(4s, 5s, 6s, 8) the 8 is the most problematic. as although most battery cases designed for 7 will work for the 8 (not all but most) the issue of the 8’s thickness comes into play. the iphone 7 is 7.1 mm thick or .28 inch and the 8 is 7.3 mm or .29 inches thick although this isn’t a big differences it’s most noticeable when you buy cases from amazon marketed as being able to fit on the 8 and then they crack or tear (silicon) because of this added thickness. can you recommend any cases designed specifically and/or exclusively for the iphone 8 ?
Hi Aaron! Can you please do a review of the SaharaCase Clear Protective Kit? I want to see how this specific clear case compares to others on the market. Thank you! Love your channel and the website! 🙂
Do any of these cases have it where I can use lightning jack headphones while the case is on? (Sorry if the question doesn’t make much sense lol)
When the fabulous Monty thought someone was knocking on the door.
The dog is learning all about it to lol
I’ve been trying to find a video on iPhone battery cases. This is the only useful video I’ve watched. Thank you for the help.
Man I loved the Fre Power case bring it back
You can tell the dog absolutely loves you! The dog just sits there and stares at you like I am so in love 😍
Hey Aaron, please can you
Do a review on the best spigen /slim/waterproof/glass screen protectors iPhone x cases asap! Thanks!
Could I email you for some help. I appreciate you and your work. Maybe you could help me make the correct choice for our phones.
Just got the Mophie classic the other day .give double the size battery usage. I like it. But can’t find too many reviews. Can you review it again by it self. I noticed some Mophies had thin green protective layer around the inside. Thanks
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Great video man, I definitely subbed to you and gave you a like for your video. Also your dog is cool asf.
waterboarding at lakes. yes
I’m attentively watching your dog attentively watch you
Check your thrift stores, I just got an unbranded pretty thin 2400mAh battery case for my 6s for 3$.
Could I email you for some help. I appreciate you and your work. Maybe you could help me make the correct choice for our phones. I’d like to use your links. I’m just unsure because of other reviews I see.
I have the mophie iPhone 6 battery pack can I use it for the iPhone 8 ?I don’t care about the top I used it for my iPhone 7 without the top
Why is 8+ in the title but it’s only for the 8?
Monty adores you lol
I use the slim charging case named U-good on AMZ for my iPhone 8 plus. Yeah it is really slim and working well for my iPhone.
Mophi sucks they wont last long had mine almost a year and it sucks quit working but the case will charge waste of lithium batteries plz go out of business mophi you guys suck
You should review the new rhino shield mod case